The following classes and lectures are being offered through Civista Health in late JANUARY and FEBRUARY, 2008.
Diabetes Self-Management Program
Our program, for men and women is recognized by the American Diabetes Associaton (ADA) for Quality Self-Management Education. The program is structured around two group classes and two individual sessions. Group classes are designed to enhance knowledge of diabetes in general and focus on the ADA core curriculum. Individual sessions include medical nutrition therapy, exercise testing and prescription, self-blood glucose monitoring, and insulin preparation and administration if necessary. This program is covered by most insurance plans; please contact Civista Women’s Health Center at 301-609-5200 to discuss insurance coverage and registration. Program offered monthly. Civista Women’s Health Center, Waldorf.
Registration required. Fee.
Southern Maryland Ostomy Support Group This group is for ostomy patients and it meets quarterly to provide education and support. Call Amber Fowler for more information at 301-274-9000 ext. 227.
Chesapeake-Potomac Home Health Agency, 7627 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville. Registration NOT required. Free.
Yoga
This ongoing class teaches participants relaxation techniques, flexibility exercises and strengthening techniques through various yoga positions and practices. Anne Machetto, Registered Yoga Teacher.
Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 pm; Wednesdays, 9:00-10:00 am.
Civista Women’s Health Center, Waldorf.
Pre-registration NOT required. $35/4 sessions; $65/8 sessions or $10 per session.
Yoga Body and Mind This is an ongoing Traditional Yoga Class, suitable for those new to Yoga or those with some experience. The class provides a gentle approach to the asanas, as well as breathing exercises and meditation. The focus is on providing stress reduction and increased flexibility. We will work some on gentle body toning and strength building as well. The class will generally consist of asana work, breathwork, and deep relaxation. Some exercise mats are available, but you may want to bring your own. For other class requirements and additional information, please call Civista Women’s Health Center at 301-609-5200. Instructor: Anne Machetto, Registered Yoga Teacher.
Tuesdays, 6:15-7:15 pm.
Civista Women’s Health Center, Waldorf.
Preregistration NOT required. $65/8 sessions or $10 per session for walk-ins.
Maternity Tours
Tour the Family Birthing Center, meet our highly-trained staff, see our delivery and postpartum rooms and have the opportunity to ask questions about the upcoming birth of your baby. If you are taking our Expanded Childbirth Classes, a tour is included.
Sunday, February 3; 4:00-5:00 pm; Monday, February 11; 6:00-7:00 pm;
Civista Medical Center, Lobby, La Plata.
Registration required. Free.
Sibling Class
We’ll help prepare children ages 2-8 for a new baby in the family! Free to moms who deliver at Civista Medical Center.
Saturday, February 9; 3:00 pm-4:00 pm.
Civista Medical Center, Lobby, La Plata.
Registration required. $5. Free to moms who deliver at Civista Medical Center.
Matters of the Female Heart
This screening will provide you with information and education to help y9ou reduce your risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Screening will include Blood Pressure, Glucose Testing, Cholesterol Testing (total lipid panel), Triglycerides, Waist to Hip Ratio, Body Fat Measurement, and written Cardiovascular and Stroke Risk Assessments. Many health professionals such as
physicians, diabetes educators, dietitians, nurses, exercise physiologists, and massage therapists will be available to discuss your results with you. Fasting is required and a continental breakfast will be served after your screening. Call for your appointment time.
Saturday, February 9; 7:00-11:00 am
Civista Women’s Health Center, Waldorf
Appointment/prepayment required. $50.
CPR for the Healthcare Provider – Recertification Course
This class is the American Heart Association's BLS Healthcare Provider recertification course. Participants receive a course completion card following a written/skills exam. It will be offered the second Monday of the month. Call Melinda Nelson at 301-609-4322 to register.
Monday, February 11; 2:00-6:00 pm
Civista Medical Center, Education Classroom, La Plata
Registration/prepayment required. $50.
Safe Sitter® Training
Safe Sitter® is a one-day course designed to teach 11- to 13-year old adolescents skills they need to be safe, nurturing babysitters. Topics such as Babysitting as a Business, Success on the Job, Essentials for the Sitter, Injury Prevention and Management, Preventing Problem Behavior, Care of a Choking Infant and Care of a Choking Child will be presented. Students will receive training in Infant and Child CPR*, a training manual, a babysitter carrying bag, and flashlight. Lunch will be served. *Students will receive training in CPR for infants and children by trained instructors; however, this is NOT a CPR-certification class.
Tuesday, February 12, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Civista Women’s Health Center, Waldorf
Preregistration/prepayment required. $60.
Expanded Childbirth Classes
Our classes will prepare you and your support person for a safe and happy birthing experience. Our expanded classes feature topics on getting to know your newborn; including sleeping, feeding, infant safety, growth and development and knowing when your baby is sick. A tour of the Family Birthing Center is included. Call early, these classes fill quickly.
Saturday, February 16, 23; 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Civista Medical Center, 1 North, La Plata.
Registration/prepayment required. $85.
Mindful Yoga
This is a six-week, Traditional Hatha Yoga class, providing a combination of gentle asanas, breathing techniques, and meditation. The class is designed to provide postures and techniques for stress reduction and relaxation, as well as enhancing flexibility and mobility. It provides approximately 45 minutes of asana instruction, 15 minutes of gentle relaxation and cooling down, and 15 minutes of breathing exercises and meditation. Instructor, Anne Machetto, Registered Yoga Teacher. For class requirements and additional information, call Civista Women’s Health Center, 301-609-5200.
Wednesdays, February 20-March 26; 5:30-6:45 pm
Civista Women’s Health Center, Waldorf
Preregistration/prepayment required. $57/6 sessions. No prorated fee available. $12 per session for walk-ins.
Parkinson’s Support Group
This group is open to persons of all ages who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s as well as friends and family members. It meets on the fourth Saturday of the month. Support and education on various aspects of the disease are provided.
Saturday, February 23; 2:00-4:00 pm
Civista Medical Center, Cafeteria, La Plata.
Registration NOT required. Free.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
This drive is jointly sponsored by Civista Medical Center, La Plata United Methodist Church and La Plata Lions Club. Please call 1-800-GIVELIFE today to make your appointment to donate blood so that others may live.
Monday, February 25; 2:00-8:00 pm
La Plata United Methodist Church, 3 Port Tobacco Road, La Plata
Registration required. Free.
Diabetes Self-Management Program
Our program, for men and women is recognized by the American Diabetes Associaton (ADA) for Quality Self-Management Education. The program is structured around two group classes and two individual sessions. Group classes are designed to enhance knowledge of diabetes in general and focus on the ADA core curriculum. Individual sessions include medical nutrition therapy, exercise testing and prescription, self-blood glucose monitoring, and insulin preparation and administration if necessary. This program is covered by most insurance plans; please contact Civista Women’s Health Center at 301-609-5200 to discuss insurance coverage and registration. Program offered monthly. Civista Women’s Health Center, Waldorf.
Registration required. Fee.
Southern Maryland Ostomy Support Group This group is for ostomy patients and it meets quarterly to provide education and support. Call Amber Fowler for more information at 301-274-9000 ext. 227.
Chesapeake-Potomac Home Health Agency, 7627 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville. Registration NOT required. Free.
Yoga
This ongoing class teaches participants relaxation techniques, flexibility exercises and strengthening techniques through various yoga positions and practices. Anne Machetto, Registered Yoga Teacher.
Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 pm; Wednesdays, 9:00-10:00 am.
Civista Women’s Health Center, Waldorf.
Pre-registration NOT required. $35/4 sessions; $65/8 sessions or $10 per session.
Yoga Body and Mind This is an ongoing Traditional Yoga Class, suitable for those new to Yoga or those with some experience. The class provides a gentle approach to the asanas, as well as breathing exercises and meditation. The focus is on providing stress reduction and increased flexibility. We will work some on gentle body toning and strength building as well. The class will generally consist of asana work, breathwork, and deep relaxation. Some exercise mats are available, but you may want to bring your own. For other class requirements and additional information, please call Civista Women’s Health Center at 301-609-5200. Instructor: Anne Machetto, Registered Yoga Teacher.
Tuesdays, 6:15-7:15 pm.
Civista Women’s Health Center, Waldorf.
Preregistration NOT required. $65/8 sessions or $10 per session for walk-ins.
Maternity Tours
Tour the Family Birthing Center, meet our highly-trained staff, see our delivery and postpartum rooms and have the opportunity to ask questions about the upcoming birth of your baby. If you are taking our Expanded Childbirth Classes, a tour is included.
Sunday, February 3; 4:00-5:00 pm; Monday, February 11; 6:00-7:00 pm;
Civista Medical Center, Lobby, La Plata.
Registration required. Free.
Sibling Class
We’ll help prepare children ages 2-8 for a new baby in the family! Free to moms who deliver at Civista Medical Center.
Saturday, February 9; 3:00 pm-4:00 pm.
Civista Medical Center, Lobby, La Plata.
Registration required. $5. Free to moms who deliver at Civista Medical Center.
Matters of the Female Heart
This screening will provide you with information and education to help y9ou reduce your risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Screening will include Blood Pressure, Glucose Testing, Cholesterol Testing (total lipid panel), Triglycerides, Waist to Hip Ratio, Body Fat Measurement, and written Cardiovascular and Stroke Risk Assessments. Many health professionals such as
physicians, diabetes educators, dietitians, nurses, exercise physiologists, and massage therapists will be available to discuss your results with you. Fasting is required and a continental breakfast will be served after your screening. Call for your appointment time.
Saturday, February 9; 7:00-11:00 am
Civista Women’s Health Center, Waldorf
Appointment/prepayment required. $50.
CPR for the Healthcare Provider – Recertification Course
This class is the American Heart Association's BLS Healthcare Provider recertification course. Participants receive a course completion card following a written/skills exam. It will be offered the second Monday of the month. Call Melinda Nelson at 301-609-4322 to register.
Monday, February 11; 2:00-6:00 pm
Civista Medical Center, Education Classroom, La Plata
Registration/prepayment required. $50.
Safe Sitter® Training
Safe Sitter® is a one-day course designed to teach 11- to 13-year old adolescents skills they need to be safe, nurturing babysitters. Topics such as Babysitting as a Business, Success on the Job, Essentials for the Sitter, Injury Prevention and Management, Preventing Problem Behavior, Care of a Choking Infant and Care of a Choking Child will be presented. Students will receive training in Infant and Child CPR*, a training manual, a babysitter carrying bag, and flashlight. Lunch will be served. *Students will receive training in CPR for infants and children by trained instructors; however, this is NOT a CPR-certification class.
Tuesday, February 12, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Civista Women’s Health Center, Waldorf
Preregistration/prepayment required. $60.
Expanded Childbirth Classes
Our classes will prepare you and your support person for a safe and happy birthing experience. Our expanded classes feature topics on getting to know your newborn; including sleeping, feeding, infant safety, growth and development and knowing when your baby is sick. A tour of the Family Birthing Center is included. Call early, these classes fill quickly.
Saturday, February 16, 23; 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Civista Medical Center, 1 North, La Plata.
Registration/prepayment required. $85.
Mindful Yoga
This is a six-week, Traditional Hatha Yoga class, providing a combination of gentle asanas, breathing techniques, and meditation. The class is designed to provide postures and techniques for stress reduction and relaxation, as well as enhancing flexibility and mobility. It provides approximately 45 minutes of asana instruction, 15 minutes of gentle relaxation and cooling down, and 15 minutes of breathing exercises and meditation. Instructor, Anne Machetto, Registered Yoga Teacher. For class requirements and additional information, call Civista Women’s Health Center, 301-609-5200.
Wednesdays, February 20-March 26; 5:30-6:45 pm
Civista Women’s Health Center, Waldorf
Preregistration/prepayment required. $57/6 sessions. No prorated fee available. $12 per session for walk-ins.
Parkinson’s Support Group
This group is open to persons of all ages who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s as well as friends and family members. It meets on the fourth Saturday of the month. Support and education on various aspects of the disease are provided.
Saturday, February 23; 2:00-4:00 pm
Civista Medical Center, Cafeteria, La Plata.
Registration NOT required. Free.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
This drive is jointly sponsored by Civista Medical Center, La Plata United Methodist Church and La Plata Lions Club. Please call 1-800-GIVELIFE today to make your appointment to donate blood so that others may live.
Monday, February 25; 2:00-8:00 pm
La Plata United Methodist Church, 3 Port Tobacco Road, La Plata
Registration required. Free.